“Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings

so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for.” (Socrates)

Welcome! I'm Ms. Grooms, and I have been teaching 8th Grade English at Dutch Fork Middle School for 16 years. I've taught all levels of ELA as well as our English I-H Courses, and I am the Chair of the 8th Grade English Department. This year I will also be teaching the 8th grade section of Literacy Lab. I am a member of Team 83 and teach in Room 112. 

On this website you'll find links to helpful documents. The calendar will be used to track long-term assignments and upcoming assessments. 

Please feel free to contact me via e-mail (kngrooms@lexrich5.org) or phone (476-4800 ext. 4872) if you ever need anything. I am looking forward to a great year!!

BA Literature (USC)

Masters of Teaching Secondary English (USC)

Gifted and Talented Endorsement

NBCT Early Adolsecent Literature

Milken Educator Award (2013)

Advanced Placement Certification in Literature (UCLA 2016)